A novel prescription pedometer-assisted walking intervention and weight management for Chinese occupational population.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Information technology has been previously used for the research and practice of health promotion. Appropriate and effective health promotion methods used by professional groups remain to be investigated. This study aimed to assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a weight management program among the Chinese occupational population using and a novel information technology exercise prescription.

Study design and participants

A 3-month open, self-monitored intervention trial, involving individualized pedometer-assisted exercise prescription and a one-time targeted dietary guidance prior to exercise was conducted on the Chinese occupational population aged 18-65 years in China from 2015 to 2016. Data were collected from March 2015 to May 2016 and analyze

SUBMITTER: Yu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5764333 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature